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Family continues tradition of helping animal causes
The fourth annual work day and donation event benefiting Animal Protection of East Texas in memory of Jeff Gannon is Sunday, Oct. 8 at the animal shelter off west U.S. Hwy. 80 in Mineola.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Caring & Sharing at 40
Mineola Caring & Sharing celebrated 40 years of service at the first volunteer meeting of the year last Monday.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Panthers celebrate homecoming in Alba
Well over a hundred gathered on the Alba square Friday afternoon support the Panthers at the inaugural community homecoming pep rally.
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9/27/23 11:53 PM
Perfectly fine art adorns Wood County walls
Seeing any of the creations as they went up throughout the week, one can easily surmise that the citizens of Wood County are getting more than just fine, but in many cases, incredible works of art.
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By Sam Major
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
photos@wood.cm | 9/27/23 11:53 PM
Hay show support remains strong
When all was said and done, auctioneer Kelly Conley had coaxed $35,925 from bidders at the 57th annual Mineola Hay Show last Tuesday.
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
When add-ons were totaled, the money raised for the Mineola ag program had topped $40,000. more
By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
publisher@wood.cm | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
Annual meeting set at New Hope
The annual meeting of the New Hope Cemetery Association of Wood County will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 at the pavilion.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
Car show during festival benefits Caring & Sharing
Among the many highlights of the annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival in Mineola Saturday will be the second annual Caring & Sharing Car Show, put on by Kirk Henson with ETCSO.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
Many factors influence East Texas weather
“To understand weather, you have to understand that the atmosphere is much like a river – with currents and eddies and bank interactions – and then added to it is instability resulting from moisture and temperature.”
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 9/20/23 11:46 PM
Texas MG owners celebrating centennial in Mineola
The Texas MG Register will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the MG Car Company at their fall gathering in Mineola Oct. 5-8.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
Mineola ready to celebrate all things train
Mineola’s annual celebration of its railroad history, the Iron Horse Heritage Festival, kicks off with entertainment at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown and goes until 4 p.m.
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9/20/23 11:46 PM
These grandparents are leading the cheers
Simply stated, the experience of youth sports owes much to the older generation.
Three local families shared some thoughts about the importance of athletics to their grandchildren and the unique joys of sharing in that experience. more
Three local families shared some thoughts about the importance of athletics to their grandchildren and the unique joys of sharing in that experience. more
By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 9/14/23 06:33 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 9/14/23 06:33 AM
Delegation congratulates Mineola
Delegations from the East Texas Amtrak-served communities of Marshall and Longview traveled via Amtrak’s Texas Eagle to Mineola Saturday, Sept. 2 to honor Mineola on the commemoration of the city’s 150th anniversary.
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9/14/23 06:33 AM
Wood County Walls hosting first Texas Street Art Festival
The first Texas Street Art Festival is set the week of Sept. 16-23 as part of the newly established Wood County Walls initiative.
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9/14/23 06:33 AM
Breakfast to benefit pantry
Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by Broad Street Church of Christ in Mineola on Saturday, Sept. 9.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, …
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9/7/23 10:20 AM
Caring & Sharing volunteer meeting set
Mineola Caring & Sharing’s first volunteer meeting of the year will be Monday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 203 Meadowbrook.
The group …
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9/7/23 10:20 AM
New minister has hit the ground running
John Thomas can be spotted around Mineola most days.
The minister at the First Methodist Church runs 4-6 miles per day in the neighborhoods around the church facilities.
He said it helps …
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9/7/23 10:20 AM
Caring & Sharing seeks community volunteers
Mineola Caring & Sharing is looking for persons interested in helping the needy during the upcoming Christmas season. According to Board President Joyce Curry, the group has developed around 20 …
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8/31/23 12:06 AM
Mineola resident celebrates 100th birthday
Mineola Mayor Jayne Lankford shares a proclamation with Mary Tedder on Thursday, declaring Mary Laveda Tedder Day on Aug. 24. Tedder was born Aug. 24, 1923 in Tool and grew up on a farm in Lively.
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8/31/23 12:06 AM
It’s music to their ears
They each came to this area from other regions of Texas and with one stop in between – from Wellington to Granbury to Quitman, and from Grand Prairie to Providence to Mineola. The two ladies, …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 8/31/23 12:06 AM
Club hosting benefit game night
A game night and dinner fundraiser will be hosted by the Pilot Club of Mineola on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The second annual game night will be at the First Methodist Church Ministry Center, 612 N. Newsom …
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8/31/23 12:06 AM
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